Simon Taufel has delivered a thought-provoking 2013 MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture which centered on the theme of respect in cricket and explored issues such as the use of technology in the game and the scope of the role of umpires.

Pupils from Steve Finn’s old school, Cassiobury Junior School in Watford will share the Lord’s outfield with the England and Middlesex bowler on Friday 17 May, as they take part in a cricket demonstration during the lunch interval of the Test Match between England and New Zealand.

MCC and the BBC have announced the creation of two ‘Spirit of Cricket’ awards in memory of Christopher Martin-Jenkins, the former MCC President and BBC Test Match Special Commentator who died this year.